Level 2 · Mechanisms

Mechanisms, Kinematics & Motion Systems

Linkages, gears, cams, compliant mechanisms, transmissions and controlled mechanical motion.

Phase 2 · Level 2 established · Level 3 deferred

Controlled Scope

Level 2 Coverage

This page defines the parent scope for this discipline inside Mechanical Engineering Systems. Detailed Level 3 specialty pages will be added only after the Level 1 and Level 2 architecture is reviewed and approved.

Kinematic synthesis

Linkages and joint architectures

Gear trains and transmissions

Cams and motion profiles

Compliant mechanisms

Backlash, lost motion and positioning